12 Activities Shuzen-ji Riverside Walk Tomoko Kamishima Shuzen-ji has been a Spa resort since 807. It includes two beautiful paths (one along the Katsura River, and one that passes ...
10 Culture Kokura Castle Garden Perri Silverstein Lose yourself in Japanese traditional culture in a traditional kaiyū-shiki-teien, or pond-stroll garden.
14 Culture Kakunodate Samurai Village Akita Anonymous Travel back in time to this well-preserved samurai district
10 Culture A Tour of Nikko's Chuzen-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Chuzen-ji Temple in Nikko, besides being know for its huge, gorgeous, 48-arm wooden Buddhist statue carved into a living tree...
9 Culture Wisteria at Kawachi Fujien Amber Mezbourian One of Kyushu's best-kept secrets: stroll through the stunning wisteria tunnels of Kawachi Fujien and enjoy the dazzling disp...
Shopping Mandarake Daryl Grimes Mandarake is a chain of stores that specializes in buying and reselling Japanese pop culture merchandise.
Transportation The Toden Arakawa Line, Tokyo Chris White Take a ride on the Toden Arakawa Line! Enjoy the sights of old Tokyo on this sleepy streetcar journey across the city.
Activities The Nakamura House Michael Flemming Article on Nakamura House in Kitanakagusuki, a present day Major Cultural Asset Designated by the National Government of Japa...
Food Ivy Place in Shibuya Anonymous Ivy Place--Finally a restaurant serving a western style breakfast, and in my favorite part of town, Daikanyama!
Activities Kamikura Shrine Alena Eckelmann Kamikura Shrine is described as one of the oldest sacred places in the Kumano area, even pre-dating Hayatama Taisha, the Kuma...
